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Geralis Family History

Geralis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geralds, Geraci, Gervais, Gerald, Perales, Karalis, Gerads, Gellis

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Where is the Geralis family from?

You can see how Geralis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geralis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geralis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geralis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Geralis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geralis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Geralis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geralis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 105 immigration records available for the last name Geralis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Geralis. For the veterans among your Geralis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geralis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Geralis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geralis in 1973 was 86, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geralis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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